Heading Together: A Journey Through Pet Loss

LIVE Q&A WITH THE EXPERTS

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 | 10 AM Eastern Time/4 PM Central European Time

A heartfelt live session with animal communicators, a pet loss and grief counselor, energy healers, and pet health coaches to share meaningful ways to heal your heart and honor your pet.

Why Join Our Symposium

We bring together experienced professionals in pet loss counseling, animal communication, and holistic healing to guide participants through their journey of grief and transformation. Our presenters are dedicated to honoring the human-animal bond and supporting individuals as they navigate the complex emotions of pet bereavement. This symposium is completely FREE—offering comfort, guidance, and healing at no cost to you.

About the Event

Our mission is to create a compassionate, nurturing space for those experiencing the profound loss of a beloved animal companion. This symposium aims to validate the depth of pet loss grief while offering practical tools and spiritual insights for healing. 

Who Should Attend

This symposium is perfect for anyone who has lost an animal, whether recently or years ago, and seeks peace and closure. 

Event Details

The symposium is a single live event lasting 4 hours, during which you can come and go as needed. It will be conducted live via Zoom.

November 2, 2024

10 AM Eastern time / 4 PM Central European Time

Zoom (and you will receive your Zoom link upon registration.

In this 4-hour live symposium, you will:

  • Honor Your Animal: Memorialize their life and your relationship through images and words.

  • Express Your Grief: Fully acknowledge your love and loss.

  • Understand Grief: Learn about disenfranchised and complicated grief and their effects on healing.

  • Personality & Grief: Discover how your personality type influences your grieving process.

  • Unresolved Grief: Recognize how past unresolved grief affects current loss.

  • Self-Assessments: Evaluate the physical, emotional, cultural, and spiritual impacts of your loss.

  • Conscious Grief Healing: Move beyond outdated stages of grief models.

  • Coping vs. Healing: Learn practical tools for both.

  • Calming Techniques: Practice methods to soothe overwhelming feelings.

  • Legacies: Identify the gifts and lessons from your relationship with your pet and integrate these into your life.

What Will You Gain

Loving and losing a pet is a profound experience. This symposium is designed to restore your sense of wholeness by providing knowledge, insights, and practical tools for healing. You will gain the courage to face your grief with support and compassion, transforming pain into peace. Remember, the significance of your losHeadlines is defined by you. 

What We Aim to Achieve

  1. Normalize the grief experience associated with pet loss

  1. Provide coping strategies and healing techniques

  1. Offer insights into animal communication and the spiritual aspects of the human-animal bond

  2. Create a supportive community for those mourning a pet

While our primary focus is on facilitating healing and growth, we also aim to introduce participants to the valuable services our presenters offer. These include one-on-one counseling, animal communication sessions, and holistic healing practices, all designed to provide ongoing support beyond the symposium.

Renowned veterinarian and holistic pet health coach, bringing her deep expertise and empathy.

Experienced pet loss counselor who has helped countless individuals through their grief journeys.

Gifted animal communicator, offering insights into the spiritual connection with our pets.

Holistic Pet Health Coach (HPHC) extraordinaire, providing holistic approaches to healing.

Enlightened Mutt's owner, HPHC, sharing wisdom and support.

HPHC and calming animal communicator, helping bridge the gap between you and your pet’s spirit.

Your friendly guide through this journey

Holistic Pet Health Coach support

At the heart of our workshop is the Holistic Pet Health Coach course, a comprehensive program that has given rise to a community of holistic pet health coaches, each equipped with the knowledge and experience to help pet parents care for their pets holistically. This course covers a wide range of topics, from nutrition and wellness to emotional support and end-of-life care, ensuring that you have the resources to support your pet's overall health and well-being.

Dr. Ruth Roberts, DVM, is the visionary behind this course. With decades of experience in holistic veterinary medicine and a deep passion for holistic pet care, Dr. Roberts brings unparalleled expertise and empathy to her work. Her approach integrates traditional veterinary practices with holistic methods, offering a balanced and compassionate path to pet health.

Reserve Your Spot

We understand that losing a beloved pet feels like losing a piece of your heart. Our "Healing Pet Loss" symposium offers the support and guidance you need to heal. Join us for a compassionate session designed to help you find comfort and peace. Sign up now!

Schedule

Below is the detailed schedule for our symposium. We've carefully designed each session to provide valuable insights and practical tools, ensuring you get the most out of every moment. Please review the timings and topics so you can plan accordingly

“As a veterinarian, I used to hide the health challenges my own pets faced, afraid to let people see behind the mask of the strong, emotionless doctor. This behavior made me numb to cope with my clients' pets' illness and death daily.”

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Dr. Ruth Roberts

“I'm so grateful to be participating in this workshop because it's something I wish had existed last year when grief consumed me after I lost my soulmate and six-year-old Mastiff, Nacho, to hemangiosarcoma, an aggressive cancer of the blood.”

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Sunny Gandara

“I'm honored to be part of the Pet Loss Summit. This topic is near and dear to my heart, as it's one of the reasons I switched careers to animal wellness and care. After losing my cat, Jolie, I didn't just lose a pet; I lost my baby, my family.”

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Melissa Sherman

“I feel like we go into relationships with our pets knowing we will outlive them. What will we do when they're gone? These connections last a lifetime, even after their physical presence is gone. You may be confused about why this heartbreak is felt so profoundly, perhaps even more than some human relationships.”

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Melissa Natanson

“One of the greatest lessons my dog Zoe taught me after she passed was to let my heart break. She taught me to open my heart to all experiences—the good, the bad, the regrets, the guilt, the love. All these experiences are valid and can be transformed into what is most important: the love.”

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Anya Gore

“I want to invite you to the Pet Loss and Grief Summit. I'm here to talk about anticipatory grief. Whether your pet has a diagnosis or you know their time is coming to an end, what can you do to enjoy the time you have with them and have no regrets?”

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Sandy Reynolds

“I'm a licensed professional counselor specializing in pet loss and grief. When I lost my special dog, Teddy, over 10 years ago, I realized how hard it was and questioned where to get validated. Is it normal to grieve this deeply?”

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Leigh Ann Gerk MA, LPC, pet loss and grief counselor

FAQS

Have questions about the Healing Pet Loss Symposium? We've got you covered. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions, providing you with all the details you need

WHAT IS THE HEALING PET LOSS SYMPOSIUM?

The Healing Pet Loss Symposium is an online event dedicated to supporting individuals who are grieving the loss of a beloved pet. It offers emotional support, practical tools, and spiritual insights to aid in the healing process.

WHO IS THIS SYMPOSIUM FOR?

This symposium is ideal for anyone who has experienced the loss of a pet, whether recently or in the past, and is seeking peace, closure, and support in their grieving journey.

HOW CAN I REGISTER FOR THE SYMPOSIUM?

You can register by filling out the form embedded on our website. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with your Zoom link and additional information.

IS THERE A FEE FOR THE SYMPOSIUM?

No, the symposium is free to attend. Please refer to our registration page for more details on how to sign up.

HOW DO I ACCESS THE SYMPOSIUM MATERIALS AFTER THE EVENT?

All registered participants will receive access to symposium materials and resources via email after the event, ensuring you can revisit the content and continue your healing journey.

HOW LONG DOES THE SYMPOSIUM LAST?

The symposium runs for 4 hours and is designed so participants can come and go as needed.

WHAT IF I HAVE TO LEAVE THE SYMPOSIUM EARLY?

The symposium is designed to accommodate your schedule. You are welcome to join and leave as needed, though we encourage you to participate as fully as possible to gain the most benefit.

WHAT KIND OF SUPPORT CAN I EXPECT DURING THE SYMPOSIUM?

You can expect a compassionate and nurturing environment where you can express your grief openly. Our expert presenters provide practical advice, emotional support, and spiritual guidance.